Barbara Gagne 
Encinitas, California — A 17-year-old girl who was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy Encinitas roadway has been identified, as community members continue urging officials to improve traffic safety along one of the area’s busiest corridors. According to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office, the victim was identified Monday as Seraphina … Read more
Temple Terrace, Florida — A former Florida police officer has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges after prosecutors accused him of driving more than 100 mph on a busy roadway while allegedly running late for work, causing a devastating crash that killed a 6-year-old girl and seriously injured three other members of her family. The … Read more
Sacramento, California — A powerful El Niño is expected to become even stronger and last longer than previously forecast, raising the likelihood of a wetter and potentially more hazardous winter across parts of California. According to the latest outlook from the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center, there is now a 97% probability that El … Read more
Roseville, California — A routine walk turned into an unimaginable tragedy for a California woman after a truck struck her and her four dogs, leaving three of the animals dead, including the service dog she relied on every day to safely navigate life as a deaf individual. Linda Sekany, of Roseville, said the devastating crash … Read more
Santa Clarita, California — What began as a routine welfare check for a barking dog turned into the arrest of a Texas fugitive after a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy uncovered a no-bail felony warrant during an early morning patrol in Southern California. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), the incident unfolded … Read more
Fairbanks, Alaska — Skywatchers across parts of the northern United States could have another opportunity to spot the Aurora Borealis tonight, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts that the northern lights may be visible in portions of nine states. While tonight’s display isn’t expected to be as intense as some of the … Read more
Chicago, Illinois — Dairy Queen fans across the United States are seeing fewer places to grab a Blizzard this year after the iconic ice cream chain closed at least 46 locations nationwide as part of an ongoing franchise restructuring. While the company continues to operate thousands of restaurants globally, the recent wave of closures has … Read more
Kern County, California — A 4.3-magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Southern California on Monday morning, sending light shaking across several communities and prompting residents from Los Angeles to Orange County to report feeling the tremor. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck at approximately 9:40 a.m. in an area near Johannesburg in … Read more
FAIRLESS HILLS, Pennsylvania — A Pennsylvania woman is facing multiple criminal charges after police say she broke into the home of a man she briefly dated, allegedly attempting to surprise him with wine and dessert in hopes of rekindling their relationship. The incident also shed light on a series of mysterious events the homeowner said … Read more
DENVER, Colorado — A powerful surge of summer heat is set to grip Colorado at the start of the week, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s and even exceeding 100 degrees in some areas. Weather officials have designated Monday as a First Alert Weather Day, warning that the combination of extreme temperatures and prolonged … Read more